The setpoint theory suggests that our bodies have a natural range of weight that is determined. This setpoint can be changed to improve health and longevity. On this episode, Jonathan Bailor discussed the setpoint diet.
Topics: setpoint, diet, nutrition, fitness, groks
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Did the early Christian church inherit a psychedelic Eucharist from the Greeks? What evidence exist from the historical record and archeological chemistry? On this episode, Brian C. Muraresku discussed his new book, The Immortality Key.
Topics: science, christianity, psychedelics, groks, chemistry
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Traumatic brain injury and other brain disorders can be difficult to diagnose properly. Eye tracking is one technique to assess neurological function. On this episode, Dr. Jam Ghajar discussed neurological eye tracking.
Topics: science, neurology, grok
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Generic drugs are a ubiquitous part of the pharmaceutical market, but do they deliver the same effects? On this episode, Ms. Katherine Eban discussed problems with generic drug manufacturing.
Topics: science, technology, groks, generic drugs, pharmaceuticals
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Meteoric impacts are extremely frequent events on the earth, so much so that the next one might completely destroy the planet. On this episode, Gordon L. Dillow discussed these events in his book, Fire in the Sky.
Topics: science, astronomy, meteors, asteroids, groks
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Aging may seem like an inevitable deterioration of our bodies, but is there a routine way to prevent it? Can exercise help? On this episode, Judy Foreman discussed her book, Exercise is Medicine.
Topics: science, exercise, aging, medicine, groks
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The success of humans as a species is often attributed to the profound increase in brain size. However, does culture have a more important role? On this episode, Gaia Vince discussed her new book, Transcendence.
Topics: science, humans, humanity, culture, transcendence, groks
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What is the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe? How much closer are we to determining this issue? On this episode, Professor Michael Summers discussed the possibility of extraterrestrial life in his book, Imagined Life.
Topics: science, exobiology, exoplanets, extraterrestrial life, groks
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How does the brain give rise to subject feelings and is this the basis for consciousness? On this episode, Dr. Christof Koch discussed his research on consciousness.
Topics: science, groks, neuroscience, consciousness
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The history of women in the space age is captured in a fascinating exhibit featuring collections of images from this past. On this episode, Dr. Julie Wosk discussed her exhibit, Imaging Women in the Space Age.
Topics: science, women, groks, space age
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Although food is essential for survival, eating the wrong types of food may be deleterious to our health. What is the role of hormones in our food supply and our health? On this episode, Dr. Neal Barnard discussed his book, Your Body in Balance.
Topics: science, diet, hormones, health, groks
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The fragility and weak points in societal structures may cause worry and consternation in most. But, some individuals respond instead by building. On this episode, Bradley Garrett discussed his new book, Bunker: Building for the End Times.
Topics: science, sociology, bunker, groks
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How can a society be justly organized? Does it depend on the ability of the citizenry to self regulate? On this episode, Dr. Stuart Shanker discussed his new book, Reframed: Self Reg for a Just Society.
Topics: science, psychology, sociology, self reg, groks
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Harmony in relationships is often sought as the ideal state of affairs, but can discord be even more powerful in building healthy relationships? On this episode, Dr. Claudia M. Gold discussed her new book, The Power of Discord.
Topics: science, discord, relationships, groks
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The travails that are part of our lives may sometimes seem insurmountable, but our ability to embrace these challenges may be trainable. On this episode, Brent Gleeson discussed his book, Embrace the Suck.
Topics: science, psychology, resilience, grit, fortitude, leadership, groks
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The internal narratives that form a basis for personality psychology may be a factor that distinguishes the 45th President of the United States. On this episode, Prof. Dan McAdams discusses his new book, The Strange Case of Donald J. Trump: A Psychological Reckoning.
Topics: science, psychology, personality, groks
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The natural history of the earth and solar system can be surprisingly gleaned from the study of meteorites. On this episode, Dr. Tim Gregory discussed his new book, Meteorite: How Stones From Outer Space Made Our World.
Topics: science, cosmochemistry, meteorite, physics, groks
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The sense of smell is of profound importance, but few may realize it until it is gone. The diversity of chemicals producing smells is even more astounding. On this episode, Harold McGee discussed his new book, Nose Dive.
Topics: science, smells, olfaction, chemistry, groks
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James Smithson may be best known as the namesake of the Smithsonian Institution, but his scientific accomplishments are often overlooked. On this episode, Steven Turner discussed his new book, The Science of James Smithson.
Topics: science, smithson, smithsonian, james smithson, chemistry, smithsonite, groks
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How can enduring change be implemented through psychotherapeutic practices? How can the neuroscience of memory inform these clinical approached? On this episode, Dr. Richard Lane discussed his book, The Neuroscience of Enduring Change.
Topics: science, neuroscience, memory, psychotherapy, consolidation, groks
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The bond shared with animals defines much of what makes us human, but how can empathy and shared destinies with animals affect our physical, mental, and societal health? On this episode, Dr. Ayshar Akhtar discussed our symphony with animals?
Topics: science, medicine, animals, empathy
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Walking may be one of the unique aspects of humanity is our ability for bipedal walking. But, how has our modern lifestyle affected this uniquely human ability? On this episode. Antonia Malchik discussed a Walking Life.
Topics: science, walking, groks
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Living on earth may be tough, but what about living in outer space? On this episode, Colin Stuart discussed how to live in space in the not-so-distant future.
Topics: science, space, groks
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The history of space exploration is vast and encompasses centuries of human activity. On this episode, Roger D. Launius discussed the Smithsonian history of space exploration.
Topics: science, space, groks
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How do you fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria? What would you do if one of your loved ones was fighting off such a bacteria? On this episode, Dr. Steffanie Strathdee discussed her story in the Perfect Predator.
Topics: science, groks, virus, bacteria, biology
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What can exploding teeth tell us about the progress of medical science? On this episode, Thomas Morris will discuss the mystery of the exploding teeth.
Topics: science, medicine, history, groks
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You are what you eat, so the old saying goes. But, can you eat to beat disease? On this episode, Dr. William W. Li discussed eating to beat disease.
Topics: science, diet, disease, groks
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Resilience is a term that is often referred to when discussing highly effective individuals. But, how do we build resilience in kids? On this episode, Dr. Kate Lund discussed building resilience in kids.
Topics: science, resilience. groks
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The animal kingdom is a diverse and exciting place, but how much of what we know about it is true? On this episode, Nick Caruso discussed the truths and myths about the animal kingdom.
Topics: science, animals, biology, groks
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Sand is the most consumed natural resources on earth, incorporated in building materials throughout the world. But, are we endanger of depleting this resource? On this episode, Vince Beiser discussed the story of sand.
Topics: sand, groks, science
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The modern world can be daunting to all creatures, especially the wild cats of America. On this episode, Will Solzenburg discussed his new book, Heart of a Lion.
Topics: science, groks, ecology
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Consensus is often proposed as the most important thing to achieve in a group interaction, but is there benefit in dissent? On this episode, Prof. Charlan Nemeth discussed the importance of dissent.
Topics: science, psychology, dissent, groks
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Cancer can take its toll on not only the patient, but also on the family, friends and caregivers that surround them. How do people cope with a cancer diagnosis? On this episode, Dr. Steven A. Curley discussed some of these stories in his new book, In My Hands.
Topics: science, cancer, medicine, groks
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Kids can be picky eaters, but is it possible to change their eating habits for the better? On this episode, Chef Gigi Gaggero discussed winning the food fight with kids.
Topics: science, food, groks
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The American continents are often referred to as the New World by anthropologists. But could civilization have started far earlier than most experts think? On this episode, Graham Hancock discusses his hypothesis of a lost civilization that preceded the Native Americans who settled here around 13,000 years ago.
Topics: Americas, anthropology, history, migration, Alaska, DNA
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Advances in automated car technology are poised to revolutionize transportation. But, when will see the first generation of robotic cars? On this episode, Jason Torchinsky discussed Robot, Take the Wheel.
Topics: groks, cars, robots, science, technology
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Friendship is an important part of maintaining a healthy mental life, but can it also improve our biological health? On this episode, Lydia Denworth discussed the new science of friendship.
Topics: science, friendship, health, biology, groks
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Of the many issues with the health care system in the United States, the lack of transparency for costs and patient's health data may be among the most pressing issues. On this episode, Cynthia A. Fisher discussed advocating for the rights of patients.
Topics: science, medicine, costs, patients, reform, groks
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Hearing is one of the basic senses that is often ignored until something goes wrong. What can we do to protect our hearing and what are the current treatments for hearing problems? On this episode, David Owen discussed his book, Volume Control.
Topics: science, audiology, hearing, neuroscience, groks
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Of the many phenomena in quantum mechanics, perhaps none is as strange as quantum entanglement. What does this imply for the physical laws of the natural world as we know it? On this episode, Dr. Paul Halpern discussed his new book, Synchronicity.
Topics: science, Pauli, Jung, quantum mechanics, quantum entanglement, synchronicity, physics, groks
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With the mandated quarantines affecting children and their peers, bullying and cyberbullying have taken on new forms. On this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Englander discussed her book, 25 Myths About Bullying and Cyberbullying.
Topics: groks, science, technology, bullying, cyberbullying
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Cancer is perhaps the oldest and most formidable disease that has plagued human history. How are new theoretical advances improving our understanding of how to treat cancer? On this episode, Kat Arney discussed her new book, Rebel Cell.
Topics: science, cancer, biology, medicine, evolution, ecology, groks
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Artificial intelligence has expanded greatly, such that it has reshaped the modern world. What is the future of AI? On this episode, Michael Kanaan discussed his book, T-Minus AI.
Topics: science, computers, AI, artifical intelligence, groks
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The problem of homelessness may seem insurmountable, but there are possible solutions requiring the will to implement them. On this episode, Dr. Marybeth Shinn discussed her new book, In the Midst of Plenty.
Topics: science, political science, homelessness, groks
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Wisdom is a trait that appears to increase with age, but what are the scientific roots of these changes and can they be facilitated? On this episode, Dr. Dilip Jeste discussed his new book, Wiser.
Topics: science, wisdom, compassion, psychology, neuroscience, groks
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Economics may be called the dismal science, but an economic perspective could help solve many puzzles in everyday life. On this episode, Steven Landsburg discussed how to outsmart an economist.
Topics: economics, puzzles, groks, science
Reading aloud has enormous benefits for children and adults, but why has this ancient activity fallen by the wayside? On this episode. Meghan Cox Gurdon discussed the power of reading aloud.
Topics: reading, science, neuroscience, groks
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Quantum mechanics may seem to be an esoteric topic that has little impact on our daily lives. Surprisingly, one can find the influence of quantum mechanics in our daily breakfast. On this episode, Chad Orzel discussed Breakfast with Einstein.
Topics: science, physics, quantum mechanics, Einstein, groks
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Scientific findings are under increasing attack from pseudoscientific views. Why does this persist and what can be done to address this issue? On this episode, Lee C. McIntyre discussed the scientific attitude.
Topics: science, pseudoscience, groks
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New encryption methods and blockchain technology may assist with cybersecurity. On this episode, Larry Castro discussed advances in cybersecurity.
Topics: cybersecurity, computers, groks
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